Bookshelf: Exploring the Magic of Love in Colour
As a literature enthusiast and a die-hard fan of love stories, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Bolu Babalola’s latest book, “Love in Colour.” I had been following her on …
Activities
Five fun things to do at home
The government have set out their roadmap out of lockdown. If all goes well, things should be back to normal on 21 June. We’ve still got a few months to go before we can go out and enjoy the outdoors …
Monuments: A short film by Donmar
Donmar Warehouse theatre has launched Monuments, a short film resulting from a Donmar Local project.
The project explores the legacy of the British Empire. With anti-racism movements sweeping the …
Bookshelf: Exploring the depths of identity and trauma in Derek Owusu’s “That Reminds Me”
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“That Reminds Me” by Derek Owusu is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity and trauma.
That Reminds Me is a debut novel by …
How to beat the boredom blues: 10 new hobbies to try
The lockdown has been hard on all of us. We are used to going out and seeing our friends, family, and colleagues, but now we are stuck at home with only ourselves for company. This can lead to …
Choosing new activities when isolating
In the wake of the global Coronavirus pandemic, people are being told to stay at home and practice ‘social distancing.’ It can be strange being in lockdown and having to change from your …
How to throw a virtual party
When you have family spread across the globe, meeting up in person can be expensive. Not everyone can take regular trips to see family members. Thankfully we have the internet, so distance should no …
Writing as a hobby
Taking up writing as a hobby is an excellent way to find out if it’s something you want to do long-term.
If you want to be a writer, you need to enjoy writing. If you don’t enjoy it, odds …
Unveiling the true meaning of masculinity: A Review of JJ Bola’s “Mask Off: Masculinity Defined”
In the world today, there is a lot of confusion surrounding what it means to be a man. Society has imposed certain expectations and norms on men, which can be damaging to their mental and emotional …
The Blackheath Séance Parlour
The Blackheath Séance Parlour, written by Alan Williams, brings to life Blackheath and Greenwich during the rise of Séance Parlours in Victorian London.
From its opening paragraph, The Blackheath …
Bookshelf: Hidden Colors – A look at our history
Our story has been hidden or whitewashed over for too many years. It is long past time for black people to know our real history and free ourselves from the shackles of slavery once and for all! We …
Book: Dr Chancellor Williams The Destruction of Black Civilization
The Destruction of Black Civilization took Chancellor Williams sixteen years of research and field study to compile. The book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African …